Archive for February, 2007
Sunday, February 25th, 2007
Healthy Workplace
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Found a great article on health in the workplace. Below are some tips for being healthy, stress free and happy in your work environment.
Seven key ingredients of a healthy workplace
Dr. Martin Shain outlines that a healthy, safe place of employment is one in which you:
1. Have a clear understanding of your role and responsibilities and perceive [...]
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Tuesday, February 20th, 2007
We Made it Up 739 Stairs and Raised $3800+
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On Sunday, February 18th a team of seven of us participated in the 6th Annual Wall Centre Climb when we walked, ran and crawled up the tallest building in Vancouver to raise money for the BC Lung Association and to prove to ourselves that we could actually make it up 48 flights - 739 steps. [...]
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Thursday, February 15th, 2007
Fitness Clothing Deals
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Here’s a tip for you that not only will make your look good but will save you some money.
Was at the new Costco in downtown Vancouver yesterday. They have the drifit Nike t-shirt for $24.99 and the drifit Nike longsleeve shirt for $29.99. Of course, they also have the Cool Max shirts that they usually [...]
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Friday, February 9th, 2007
Fitness Support Teams
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Thank you to all of you that attended my Appreciation Party last night. It was my way of saying thanks to not only my clients but to those who have helped me along the way. Over 50 people attended the event held at Snap Contemporary Art Gallery at 190 West 3rd Ave. in Vancouver. Catering [...]
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Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
Lessons From American Idol
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Okay, I admit it… I watch American Idol.
I usually only watch at the beginning of the season when they are showing the auditions. I’ve always thought I was watching for the humour factor, laughing at the antics of these people that just can’t sing. Call me mean but it’s mindless though funny entertainment. Well, I’ve [...]
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Tuesday, February 6th, 2007
Naked Workout
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I had to laugh last night when I came across an article about a gym in the Netherlands that has come up with what they think will be the next new fitness craze… naked workout Sundays. I’m sorry but that just doesn’t work for me. As it stands right now the dress code in our [...]
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Saturday, February 3rd, 2007
Time to get ready for golf season!
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Just a reminder to all you golfers out there. Now is the time to start getting ready for golf season if you haven’t started yet.
Focus on the following:
1. Strength training - gotta have some power
2. Core strength & endurance - if your back starts hurting your game goes
3. Twisting moves - getting sport specific
4. Ball [...]